A new report from Independent Age indicates that one-in-seven people over 65 i Scotland are living in poverty.
The Scottish Government must appoint an Older People’s Commissioner or risk people in later life in Scotland being ‘left behind’ according to a new report from national charity Independent Age. The charity that supports people experiencing poverty in older age is calling on the Scottish Government to bring the nation in line with Wales and Northern Ireland, where older people have been represented by a commissioner since 2008 and 2011 respectively.
Recent polling commissioned by the charity shows that almost three in four of those aged 65 and over in Scotland think the issues they face are badly understood by society. The charity said that an OPC will help society prepare for this change, giving people in later life an independent voice and work across government departments to ensure a joined-up approach to policy making.
Independent Age said that without a long-term government strategy to combat pensioner poverty, it will continue to rise. An OPC could advise the Scottish Government on how older people in financial insecurity can be helped to make their homes energy efficient, ensuring the Scottish Government also reaches its Net Zero targets. An OPC could also work with energy companies to ensure they are identifying and targeting financial support at older people on a low income who may not be aware they qualify for help.
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